The legalization of medicinal cannabis products will stimulate the use of marijuana extract CBD in drinks, says GlobalData

Following the news that medicinal cannabis products are to be legalized,

Aleksandrina Yotova, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on the likely impact in the drinks market:

‘‘This change in legislation for medicinal cannabis will spur further growth in the Cannabidiol (CBD) market in drinks, an increasingly popular legal form of cannabis.

‘‘CBD is a marijuana extract, which is not considered a controlled substance in the UK, and is therefore 100% legal – as opposed to the psychoactive chemical Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

‘‘CBD has recently started to gain traction in the UK market as a functional ingredient in drinks. As CBD is non-psychoactive and there is a widespread belief in its medical value, it will keep rising in popularity, especially among consumers wanting to relax while remaining sober.

‘‘Holland & Barrett has been selling CBD oil as a food supplement since the start of 2018. The retailer has recently reported stable and growing sales of the format. Consequently in June, Holland & Barrett launched Love Hemp Water, a functional spring water infused with CBD. We expect to see more brands moving into this space.

‘‘Cloud 9 Brewing, a craft beer producer in the UK has recently launched its High Flyer Session IPA with Cannabis Oil Extract, marketed as offering "blissfully elevated drinking experience" and containing 0% THC. A 330ml bottle contains 10mg of CBD extract, obtained from organic Cannabis Sativa.’’

Skin Cancer Index 2018

62 Nations analysed based on Skin Cancer Susceptibility and Socio-Economic Factors

• New Zealand ranks the highest in new cases of skin cancer by population with score of the 10,00

• Sweden is the country which has the most efficient access to cancer treatments due to a national health spending score of 4,20

• Nigeria has the least access to skin cancer treatment therefore having a total mortality rate of 67% per capita

• Even with a high average UV Factor of 7.54, Bangladesh has the lowest amount of new cases with a score of 1,0

Berlin, Germany 26/07/2018 - derma.plus, the platform for dermatological advice from leading physicians, has conducted an international study on skin cancer to better understand the geographical and socio-economic factors which make incidences of the disease more common in certain regions more frequently than others. Investigating 62 countries across the globe this study aims to draw attention to a various array factors influencing skin cancer cases, concerning prevalence and treatment in many different parts of the world.

Divided into two sections, the International Skin Cancer Index can be divided into the Skin Cancer Susceptibility Index and the Socio-Economic Treatment Index. The first index analyses the UV factor, the average population skin-tone and the rate of incidences from a range of countries to identify geographically where the highest rates of skin cancer are most likely to occur. The latter, cross references national health spending, access to treatment and individual income against mortality rates to better understand the efforts undertaken worldwide to combat the disease.

“Incidence of both non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers has increased dramatically over the past decades,” states Prof. Dietrich Abeck, Chief Medical Advisor for derma.plus. “This study is indicative that a high level of UV exposure, coupled with a lighter skin tone (as calculated by the Fitzpatrick-Scale) led to a higher diagnosis of skin cancer. However on the other hand, the index reveals that countries such as New Zealand and Australia, which have some of the highest incidences of skin cancer, also have some of the lowest death rates due to high levels of health expenditure.”

Taking into account the fact that skin cancer claims a life every 10 minutes, the study aims to highlight the precautions that can be taken across the world to combat the disease. Death rates from this disease have doubled since 1990 and stakeholders such as the World Health Organization are struggling cope with the magnitude of cases and inequality of international medical care. Although the  rate at which skin cancer occurs may be high in countries with a combination of light skin tone and high UV exposure, adequate health care spending appears to be effective in keeping the mortality rate lower than in countries with fewer diagnoses and less funding for skin cancer prevention.

The table below shows the Top 10 countries with the most new skin cancer cases per population:

N.B. Die Methodik, die erklärt, wie die einzelnen Faktoren untersucht wurden, finden Sie am Ende der Pressemitteilung.

The full results can be found:https://derma.plus/en/skin-cancer-index-2018/

The table below show the Top 10 countries with the least new skin cancer cases per population:

N.B. Die Methodik, die erklärt, wie die einzelnen Faktoren untersucht wurden, finden Sie am Ende der Pressemitteilung.

The full results can be found: https://derma.plus/en/skin-cancer-index-2018/

The table below show the Top 10 countries with the most economic contributions for skin cancer treatments:

N.B. Die Methodik, die erklärt, wie die einzelnen Faktoren untersucht wurden, finden Sie am Ende der Pressemitteilung.

The full results can be found: https://derma.plus/en/skin-cancer-index-2018/

The table below show the Top 10 countries with the least economic contributions for skin cancer treatments:

N.B. The methodology explaining how each factor was researched can be found at the bottom of the press release.

The full results can be found: https://derma.plus/en/skin-cancer-index-2018/

POLITICS OF AUTISM IN U.S. LEAD TO MISGUIDED PRIORITIES AND DISINFORMATION, LEAVING TOO MANY FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BEHIND

New Oxford U. Press Book by Autism Research Pioneer Exposes the Social and Political Vulnerabilities of the Autism Community, Recommends a New Way Forward

San Francisco, CA—Increasing numbers of autism diagnoses. Hysteria around vaccines. The mystique of the autistic savant… Amid so much buzz about autistic spectrum disorders (ASDds) there’s painfully little focus on how we can better support children with autism and their families right now. Today.

Enter distinguished autism scientist Bryna Siegel, Ph.D., who has devoted her career to seeking solutions to these immediate issues. In her new book, The Politics of Autism (Oxford University Press, September 3, 2018), Siegel examines our culture’s ideas about autism and the reasons for the misconceptions driving counter-productive decision-making in both the public and the private realms.

The Politics of Autism also exposes just how vulnerable the autism community remains from a political and social perspective. Treatment options and choices about the futures of individuals with ASDs are often driven by deeply flawed policies and regulations, the book explains. This has led to misguided priorities that neglect the real needs of most individuals and families living with autism.

From the diagnosis process and its impact on access to services, to flaws in autism education programs and treatments, The Politics of Autism offers a 360 degree look at the contradictions and misinformation obstructing the way to a more constructive dialogue and effective solutions.

The book does a deep dive on the following topics, among many others:

• What is fake news about autism, and what’s real?
• Real reasons the number of autism diagnoses is increasing.
• Why “full inclusion” and “core curriculum” emphases in autism education may be inappropriate and even harmful.
• Why we should ditch traditional academic curriculum for most with ASDs, instead focusing on independence and vocational skills to help prevent ASDs adult unemployment (which is rampant).
• What’s behind excessive costs of some autism treatments, and how can it be changed?
• How the Internet lures parents into trying miracle ‘medicines,’ creates myths and disinformation, and can result in disillusionment when costly fake cures don’t work.
• Unpacking the vaccine wars - and why vaccines do not cause autism.

Ultimately, The Politics of Autism argues that we can do much better. Reaching into the very depths of identity politics, Siegel recommends a sensible, policy- and science- based way forward.

Praise for The Politics of Autism

This excellent book is very timely, important, and relevant. It is wonderful to have all of these extremely important issues presented in such a cogent and compelling fashion. Siegel is someone who is never afraid to walk out on that limb and say things that others will not say and which may be unpopular. She speaks the truth, like it or not. This book will anger some people while giving solace to others. This is a book people will definitely talk about. I love it.

—Laura Schreibman, PhD, Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, Department of Psychology, University of California, San Diego

With 40 years of contributions to the field, Dr. Siegel offers a scientifically informed, pragmatic, long term view on the unmet needs of children and adults with autism and how the politics of autism have failed them. Dr. Siegel suggests reasonable and practical measures to optimize intervention and support for the individual child and his family that we should take seriously. The issues raised in The Politics of Autism extend much beyond autism and should be of interest to a larger audience of families whose children have been affected by different types of disability.

—Eric Fombonne, MD, Oregon Health & Science University, Professor of Psychiatry, Director of Autism Research, Institute on Development & Disability

An illuminating treatise on an important and poorly understood subject, Bryna Siegel’s The Politics of Autism explores the many ways that diagnosis and treatment of the condition have gone wrong. This is a vital resource, written by an expert guide who shares knowledge and experience garnered from more than forty years of working with autistic people.

—Foreword Reviews

About Bryna Siegel

Dr. Bryna Siegel, author of The Politics of Autism (Oxford University Press, 2018), is founder and Executive Director of the Autism Center of Northern California. A retired Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, her career spans 40 years of working on autism diagnosis, education, and treatment. Her interest in the politics of autism grows from years of research and  involvement in the lives of families living with autism. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area.

Title: The Politics of Autism

Author: Bryna Siegel

Hardcover: $29.95

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0199360995

ISBN-13: 978-0199360994

• Thursday, July 26, 2018, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

• Les Murray, president of Beerlicious and Toronto’s Festival of Beer
• Davide De Laurentiis, Marketing & Communications Manager of Beerlicious

Simple Steps To Help Prevent Progression Of Dementia And Alzheimer's

Chattanooga, TN, July 26, 2018 ― Dr. Timothy R. Jennings speaks expertly on a subject that concerns over 5.5 million people across the nation: how to prevent dementia and keep our mind sharp as we age. A psychiatrist and international speaker, Jennings introduces his new book, recently rated #1 by Amazon in books on dementia, The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind.

Dr. Jennings prescribes simple, everyday actions we can take to stave off disease, promote vitality, and prevent dementia and late-onset Alzheimer's. "The choices we make now can help us to keep our minds sharp and maintain our independence as we age,” says Jennings.

An easy-to-use guide to maintaining brain and body health throughout life, The Aging Brain is based on solid, up-to-date scientific research, and the interventions discussed may help prevent progression toward dementia, even in those already showing signs of mild cognitive impairment. The recommendations also may help reduce disability and depression.

"This book isn't just for people hoping to slow the aging process,” says Jennings. "It's also for anyone who is a caregiver to someone at risk of or already beginning to suffer from dementia. It offers a hopeful, healthy way forward.”

Jennings, who maintains a private practice in Chattanooga, TN, has authored several books, including The God-Shaped Brain and The God-Shaped Heart. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and Fellow of the Southern Psychiatric Association, and is president and founder of Come and Reason Ministries.

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StrongBoard Balance® Uses Science to Take
Balance and Stability Training to New Levels

Fitness Company Presents the Unique Benefits
of MULTI SPRING TECHNOLOGY™

LOS ANGELES (July 25, 2018) – The makers of the StrongBoard Balance® have made public the science behind their innovative platform. Supported by evidence proven in Hooke’s Law and Newton’s Laws, MULTI SPRING TECHNOLOGY™ when activated, recruits more muscles than existing balance platforms, and offers an unparalleled, multiplanar approach to both balance and stability training.

The board’s effectiveness comes when a user stands on the platform, the four springs either extend or compress – which is stated in Hooke’s Law – and each progression from this point, depends on the distribution of weight and the placement of hands and feet in relation to the center or fulcrum. The spring compression and extension creates immediate instability, forcing a user to contract muscles in both the core musculature and the smaller stabilizing muscles around the joints.

As Newton’s Third Law states, “Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.” Therefore, every contraction to stabilize perpetuates an opposite reaction, thus creating variable instability across all planes of motion. Once the action and reaction chain is initiated, Newton’s First Law comes into play asserting, “An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion.”

StrongBoard Balance helps users find their center of gravity while stationary (over the fulcrum) AND in motion (in various progressions away from the fulcrum). The contractions occur automatically and involuntarily when any weight is applied to the platform. This results in increased blood and oxygen flow to the engaged areas which improves healing, repairing and strengthening of muscles, tendons, ligaments and neural pathways.

“In the simplest terms, MULTI SPRING TECHNOLOGY™ works with your body to deliver the perfect amount of stimulation to keep your core musculature and stabilizing muscles engaged and contracted, while training your central nervous system, improving posture, proprioception and reaction time,” said Mike Curry, fitness expert and creator of StrongBoard Balance. “From professional athletes to fitness enthusiasts to the average person who wants to be healthy, StrongBoard Balance® is changing the way people view and experience balance and stability training.”

StrongBoard Balance is a portable, non-electrical platform that rests on four compression springs that allow users to train by using their own body weight for resistance during full-motion exercises. The springs act as a fulcrum and create a first-class lever system that operates much like a seesaw, but with 360 degrees of movement around the fulcrum providing unlimited dynamic articulation.

For more information visit StrongBoardBalance.com.

Esteemed members of the media may request StrongBoard Balance® or StrongBoard MINI® for review and editorial consideration by emailing Saul@StrongBoardBalance.com with their media outlet and qualifications.

About StrongBoard Balance:

StrongBoard Balance is a one-of-a-kind, premiere balance board for all levels of fitness enthusiasts. Designed to complement and intensify users’ favorite workout routines, StrongBoard Balance utilizes MULTI SPRING TECHNOLOGY™ (MST). MST works with your body to deliver the perfect amount of stimulation to keep your core musculature and stabilizing muscles engaged and contracted, while training your central nervous system, expediting calorie burn, improving posture, proprioception and reaction time. StrongBoard is portable and electricity-free. It is a functional fitness tool which allows users to train using their own body weight, or modalities, alone, with a personal trainer, or in group exercise.From yoga to kickboxing, athletic conditioning to gaming, StrongBoard plays well with others. Simply standing on StrongBoard Balance provides a complete core workout. Performing basic exercises on StrongBoard engages more muscles than the same exercises on the floor. It also requires focus and supports mindfulness. From the novice to the advanced, StrongBoard Balance Board delivers profound results to all, creating desired changes in how users look and feel along with huge improvements in balance, core strength, agility, and posture.

About StrongBoard MINI:
Featuring 4” compression springs in chrome, StrongBoard MINI is 2” shorter than StrongBoard Balance. Its patented MULTI SPRING TECHNOLOGY™ (MST) offers users the same benefits as StrongBoard Balance but with more rigidity, making it less reactive and easier to use while still providing a full range of motion and Unlimited Dynamic Articulation. Perfect for physical therapy, seniors, those who are afraid of heights, or living with a neurological disorder, StrongBoard MINI is portable and electricity-free. Its platform rests upon four compression springs, allowing individuals to train using their own body weight.

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